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+ INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCT DELIVERY . . . Page 3
"Translation of the original Operating Manual"
NOVACAT 261
NOVACAT 261 alpha motion / ED / RC
(Type PSM 3751 : 01001 - 01202)
NOVACAT 301
NOVACAT 301 alpha motion / ED / RC
(Type PSM 3761 : 01001 - 9221)
NOVACAT 351
NOVACAT 351 alpha motion / ED / RC
(Type PSM 3811 : 01001 - 02213)
• Disc mower
Nr.
99 3751.EN.80Q.0

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  • Page 1 + INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCT DELIVERY . . . Page 3 99 3751.EN.80Q.0 "Translation of the original Operating Manual" NOVACAT 261 NOVACAT 261 alpha motion / ED / RC (Type PSM 3751 : 01001 - 01202) NOVACAT 301 NOVACAT 301 alpha motion / ED / RC...
  • Page 2 Pöttinger - Trust creates Affinity - since 1871 "Quality pays for itself." Therefore we apply the highest quality standards to our products which are constantly monitored by our in-house quality management and our management board. Because the safety, perfect function, highest quality and absolute reliability of our machines in operation are the core competencies for which we stand.
  • Page 3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR Dokument PRODUCT DELIVERY PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH Industriegelände 1 A-4710 Grieskirchen Tel. 07248 / 600 -0 Telefax 07248 / 600-2511 According to the product liability please check the above mentioned items. Please check.  Machine checked according to delivery note. All attached parts removed. All safety equipment, drive shaft and operating devices at hand.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents WARNING SIGNS Hydraulic unit ............30 CE sign ..............5 Cutter bar oil level check .........31 Meaning of warning signs ..........5 Angular gear ............32 Installing cutter blades ...........32 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Cutter bar..............32 Attaching in general ...........6 Checking wear on mowing blade holders ....33 Drive shaft ..............6 Holder for a quick change of cutter blades .....34...

  • Page 5: Warning Signs

    WARNING SIGNS CE sign The CE sign, which is affixed by the manufacturer, indicates outwardly that this machine conforms to the engineering guideline regulations and the other relevant EU guidelines. Recommendations EU Declaration of Conformity (see supplement) for work safety By signing the EU Declaration of Conformity, the manufacturer declares that the machine being All points referring brought into service complies with all relevant safety and health requirements.

  • Page 6: Attaching To Tractor

    ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Attaching in general Attaching problems Attention! 1. Observe safety tips in supplement A. On lifting gear with a crosspiece (Q) between the lower links, damage could occur to the drive shaft when lowering The following 2. Mark off the implement at the tractor's front lifting the attached implement.

  • Page 7: Guard Plates And Protective Aprons

    ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Guard plates and protective aprons Transport position Guard plates and protective aprons can be raised when When both safety devices are swivelled up and secured Beware! maintenance work is to be done. in the catch (3), the consequent width is: Swing side protec- Type NC 261...

  • Page 8: Rigid Steering Mechanism

    ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Rigid steering mechanism Use a rigid steering mechanism - 8 - 1000-GB ANBAU-3751...

  • Page 9: Snap Connector

    SNAP CONNECTOR Pay particul arattention before initial attachment to Tractor! Note! For front lifting gear with double-action hydraulic cycle (danger of damage)! Remedy: - Switch control valve to single-action ST-24-11-2003 - Convert front lifting gear to single-action function (bypass line) through a specialist work shop •...

  • Page 10: Snap Connector (1)

    SNAP CONNECTOR Snap Connector (1) 2. M o u n t s n a p connector (Weiste triangle) onto the front lifting gear in 1. Secure Expander (EX) in the correct position a vertical position Position A or inclined slightly forward.
  • Page 11 SNAP CONNECTOR 4. Connect and lift mower unit (H2). 5. Secure locking clamp (V) with cotter pin. - Check the position of the adjustable plate Platte (P1). The gap to the hook should be as narrow as possible. 6. Fit drive shaft. - 11 - 1201_GB-WEISTEANBAU-3751...

  • Page 12: Alpha Motion" Mounted Device

    “alpha motion” MOUNTED DEVICE Parking position Mounting - For parking the implement, swivel the bracket (K) up - See chapter “Attaching with the Snap Connector” Attention! (pos. 0) - Connect lifting cylinder hydraulic lines to the tractor’s The cutter bar single-action (EW) hydraulic circuit must always be Pos 0...

  • Page 13: Set Spring Tension

    Cutter unit with Swath Maker (Standard values) gear must be locked for the position set. Type (mm) (mm) (mm) NOVACAT 261 Set cutting height NOVACAT 301 NOVACAT 351 With upper link (O): Cutter unit with Conditioner ED (Standard values) Type...

  • Page 14: Starting Work

    STARTING WORK Safety advice In the event of a collision • Stop immediately and switch off the drive. 1. Check • Check the implement carefully for any damage In - Check the condition of knives and the knife holder. particular check the mowing discs and their drive shafts - Check mower discs for damage (see chapter (4a).

  • Page 15: Note Direction Of Rotation Of Mower Discs

    STARTING WORK 6. Wear hearing protection Remedy! Where p.t.o. on tractor being used Important notes prior cannot be switched to rotate anticlockwise: to starting - Remove transmission (G2), turn it 180° and refit it. The noise level in the workplace can work deviate from the measured value (see Safety information:...

  • Page 16: Mowing

    STARTING WORK Mowing Be advised! Check all safety devices! Stones and other objects can be picked up and ejected when mowing. Direct all persons out of the danger area. Side protection must be properly folded down and secured! 1. Set cutting height by turning upper link spindle (max.

  • Page 17: Swath Former

    SWATH FORMER Operating Principle A narrow swath is formed when using the swath plates while mowing. This avoids driving over the crop with wide tractor tyres. Safety note: Read and comply with the Opera- ting Instructions and particularly the safety notes prior to commis- sioning.

  • Page 18: Non-Standard Equipment

    SWATH FORMER Non-standard equipment Additional swath plate Adjusting the two tension springs: A = For tall, dense fodder crops. B = Basic setting. C= For short fodder crops. Conveying cone The conveying cones are recommended: - To improve the output for the swath deposit, particularly with heavy, dense fodder crops.

  • Page 19: Tine Conditioner

    TINE CONDITIONER Operation mode The aim of conditioning is to ream the wax layer (protection layer) on the blade of grass. Consequently, the fodder looses moisture more easily and dries more quickly. Conditioning is carried out using V-shaped tines, placed in a spiral on the conditioner shaft.
  • Page 20 TINE CONDITIONER Set swath width: Crop spreading The swath boards shape the cut and conditioned fodder to - Swivel the swath plates (S) completely to the outside the desired swath width. You adjust the swath plates left - Position (B) and right by opening and setting the adjustment screw in an identical way (S) 278-09-52...

  • Page 21: Operation

    TINE CONDITIONER Operation Driving speed: Adapt the speed to fodder consistency. Travelling too fast reduces conditioning quality and evenness. Caution! Working without conditioner: Danger of injury from ejecting If necessary, the tine conditioner can also be detached parts. and replaced with a roller conditioner or a swath former. Keep persons at (Contact your sales partner for more information.) a sufficiently safe...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    1. Replacing tine fixings If signs of strong wear are found on the tine fixings, then Control size X2 the affected component(s) must be replaced. (tines, screw, NOVACAT 261, NOVACAT 301 and NOVACAT clamping sleeve, ...) 351: 2. Rotor tines position...

  • Page 23: Roller Conditioner

    ROLLER CONDITIONER Mode of operation The roller conditioner is suitable for lucerne and clover types. Two power-driven interlocking rollers crush the fodder. This damages the plant’s natural wax coating and the drying time is accelerated. Safety information Before initial op- eration read and observe the oper- ating instructions,...

  • Page 24: Operation

    ROLLER CONDITIONER Spring pre-tension of upper roller: The upper roller is moveable and is tensioned left and right with a spring. The spring tension intensity can be adjusted at any time with nut (WS). (Illus.: 021-09-45) Standard setting (SE): 210 mm 021-09-45 Set swath width: The swath boards deposit the cut and conditioned fodder...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    ROLLER CONDITIONER Maintenance Cleaning: (every 20 operating hours) • Unscrew maintenance access cover for chain drive. Unscrew whole cover if needed (Illus.: 021-09-48) • Unscrew belt drive cover if needed (Illus.: 021-09-49) Caution! • Remove any accumulated grime Shut off engine •...
  • Page 26 ROLLER CONDITIONER Correct setting for oil volume per lift: The smaller the field the more often the mower lift per unit of time is triggered, so select the LOWEST oil volume to be injected per lift. Set oil volume using adjusting screw (2) and lock nut (3). The further the adjusting screw is screwed into the pump, the lower the oil volume per lift.
  • Page 27 ROLLER CONDITIONER Altering roller position: (as required) (Illus.: 021- 09-11) Roller position will change when drive chains have been re-tensioned several times. Alter roller position: Loosen screws (WS) and rotate roller. Set lower roller position so that the profile of both rollers optimally interlock but do not make contact with each other.

  • Page 28: Replace Conditioner

    REPLACE CONDITIONER Operating Principle The mower unit is compatible for optional hitching of a tine conditioner, roller conditioner or swath former. The conditioners or swath formers are additionally designed as a safety device and are imperative for use. Dismantle conditioner 1.

  • Page 29: Install Conditioner

    REPLACE CONDITIONER 5. Open retaining bolt The conditioners are each attached to the mower unit with 2 retaining bolts. Standard (A): Screw + sleeve Non-standard equipment (B): Spring-assisted quick closure. 6. Remove conditioner Move the conditioner away from the mower unit and place in the vicinity of the mower unit.

  • Page 30: Safety Advice

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Safety advice Parking in the open • Switch off engine prior to any adjustment, maintenance Clean and protect the piston rods with Safety advice or repair work. grease prior to longer periods parked outside. • Switch off engine and remove igni- FETT tion key prior to...

  • Page 31: Cutter Bar Oil Level Check

    X2 = Distance from vats upper edge left to vats upper edge right. 4.1 Oil level check for NOVACAT 261 and NOVACAT The oil level is correct if the gear oil reaches the lower edge of the level opening (63).

  • Page 32: Angular Gear

    - Change oil after the first 50 operating hours or after 100 ha at the latest. Oil quantity: NOVACAT 261: 2.6 litre SAE 90 NOVACAT 301: 3.0 litre SAE 90 NOVACAT 351: 3.5 litre SAE 90 • Change oil when at operating temperature.

  • Page 33: Checking Wear On Mowing Blade Holders

    MAINTENANCE Checking wear on mowing blade holders Wearing parts are: Attention! - mounting of mowing blades (30) Danger of accident - bolts of mowing blades (31) if wearing parts are worn If such wearing parts are worn out they must not be used any longer.

  • Page 34: Holder For A Quick Change Of Cutter Blades

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Holder for a quick change of cutter blades Checking the mowing blade suspension Attention! - Normal check every 50 hours. - Check more often when mowing on stony terrain or in other difficult For Your Safety operating conditions. - Check immediately after driving over a hard obstacle (e.g.

  • Page 35: Changing The Cutter Blades

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Changing the Cutter Blades 1. Insert lever from left or right side on the cutter disc ”Pos A” until it stops. 2. Swing lever from ”pos. A” to ”pos. B” and push the movable holder (30) down. 3.

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Description NOVACAT 261 NOVACAT 301 NOVACAT 351 Type 3751 Type 3761 Type 3811 3-point hitch 3-point hitch 3-point hitch Attaching (front Weiste (front Weiste (front Weiste A-frame) Kat.II A-frame) Kat.II A-frame) Kat.II Working width 2.62 m 3.04 m...

  • Page 37: The Defined Use Of The Mower Unit

    / implement. The defined use of the mower unit The "NOVACAT 261 (Type PSM 3751)", "NOVACAT 301 (Type PSM 3761)", "NOVACAT 351 (Type PSM 3811)" mowers are to be used exclusively for specified normal operation in agricultural work.

  • Page 38: Supplement

    SUPPLEMENT GB-Anhang Titelblatt _BA-Allgemein...
  • Page 39 The original cannot be copied ... Things will run better with genuine Pöttinger parts • Quality and precise fitting The decision must be made, ”original” or ”imitation”? The decision is often governed by price and a ”cheap buy” can sometimes be very expensive. - Operating safety.
  • Page 40 SUPPLEMENT - A Recommendations for work safety Recommendations for work safety 5.) Spare parts All points refering to safety in this manual are a. The original components and accessories have been indicated by this sign. designed especially for these machines and appliances. b.
  • Page 41 SUPPLEMENT - A 9.) Transport of persons prohibited a. The transport of persons on the machine is not permitted. b. The machine may only be driven on public roads when in the position stipulated for road transport. 10.) Driving ability with auxiliary equipment a.
  • Page 42 PTO SHAFT Supplement - B Matching driveshaft to tractor Instructions for working To determine the actual length required, hold the two halves The permissible pto speed may not be exceeded when of the driveshaft side by side. using the implement. Be advised! - The hitched implement may continue to run after the Only use the...
  • Page 43 PTO SHAFT Supplement - B Important for driveshafts with friction clutch Torque is limited with overloading and brief torque peaks and evenly transferred during slipping. K90,K90/4,K94/1 Prior to initial operation and after long periods out of use, check friction clutch for proper function. a) Measure dimension „L“...

  • Page 44: Lubrication Chart

    Lubrication chart after every X hours operation 40 F all 40 loads 80 F all 80 loads once a year every 100 hectares 100 ha if necessary FETT GREASE Number of grease nipples Number of grease nipples (III), (IV) see supplement „Lubrificants“ Litre Variation See manufacturer’s instructions...
  • Page 45 FETT - 45 - 1200-SCHMIERPLAN_3751...
  • Page 46 FETT - 46 - 1200-SCHMIERPLAN_3751...

  • Page 47: Lubricants

    - 47 - 1400_EN-BETRIEBSSTOFFE...
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  • Page 50: Repairs To The Cutter Bar

    REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Repairs to the cutter bar • Markings aligned (K1, K2). up to 2005 model (Marking K1 = Centre point on the hub) from 2006 model (Marking K1 = Larger countersink when drilling) • Only screw on nut (M) when there is sufficient thread length (L) to prevent any damage.

  • Page 51: Assembly Instructions

    NOVACAT 351 a-motion ED RC / NOVACAT 352 ED RC /NOVACAT 352V / NOVACAT 351 classic NOVACAT 301 classic / 301 a-motion ED RC / NOVACAT 302 ED RC NOVACAT 261 classic / 261 a-motion ED RC / NOVACAT 262 ED RC NOVACAT 225 H ED / NOVACAT 225 H CRW...
  • Page 52 REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOVADISC 400 NOVADISC 350 / NOVADISC 900 NOVADISC 305 / NOVADISC 810 NOVADISC 265 / NOVADISC 730 NOVADISC 265 Direction of rotation "towards the centre" / NOVADISC 730 NOVADISC 225 - 52 - 1502-GB-REP HINWEISE_397...
  • Page 53 REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOVADISC 900 NOVADISC 810 NOVADISC 730 Direction of rotation "towards the centre" NOVADISC 730 - 53 - 1502-GB-REP HINWEISE_397...

  • Page 54: Taper Bushes

    TAPER BUSHES Taper bushes installation instructions To assemble 1. Clean and degrease the bore and taper surfaces of the bush and the tapered bore of the pulley. 2. Insert the bush in the pulley hub and line up the holes (half thread holes must line up with half straight holes).

  • Page 55: Combination Of Tractor And Mounted Implement

    IMPORTANT! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Combination of tractor and mounted implement The mounting of implements on the front or rear three point linkage shall not result in exceeding the maximum permissible weight, the permissible axle loads and the tyre load carrying capacities ot the tractor. The front axle of the tractor must always to be loaded with at least 20 % of the unladen weight of the tractor.
  • Page 56 IMPORTANT! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3. CALCULATION OF THE REAL FRONT AXLE LOAD T V tat (If with the front mounted implement (G ) the required minimum front ballasting (G ) cannot be reached, the weight of the front mounted V min implement has to be increased to the weight of the minimum ballasting at the front!) Record the calculated real front axle load and the permissible front axle load of the tractor into the table.
  • Page 57 The CE norm is not valid in the United States of America and Canada. EC Conformity Declaration Original Conformity Declaration Name and address of the manufacturer: PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH Industriegelände 1 AT - 4710 Grieskirchen Machine (interchangeable equipment): NOVACAT mower 3751 3761 3811...
  • Page 58 Im Zuge der technischen Weiterentwicklung Following the policy of the PÖTTINGER La empresa PÖTTINGER Landtechnik arbeitet die PÖTTINGER Landtechnik Landtechnik GmbH to improve their products GmbH se esfuerza contínuamente en GmbH ständig an der Verbesserung ihrer as technical developments continue, la mejora constante de sus productos, Produkte.
  • Page 59 PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH A-4710 Grieskirchen Telefon: +43 7248 600-0 Telefax: +43 7248 600-2513 e-Mail: info@poettinger.at Internet: http://www.poettinger.at PÖTTINGER Deutschland GmbH Verkaufs- und Servicecenter Recke Steinbecker Strasse 15 D-49509 Recke Telefon: +49 5453 9114-0 Telefax: +49 5453 9114-14 e-Mail: recke@poettinger.at PÖTTINGER Deutschland GmbH Servicecenter Landsberg Spöttinger-Straße 24 Postfach 1561...

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